Cultivation and care

How to: Grow in pallet collars

Everything becomes easier when you grow in pallet collars! It's easy to clear weeds, it's easy to keep track of vermin, it's easy and convenient to cover the crops with fiber cloth, and what's more, the soil warms up faster in the spring.

Use pallet frames for different purposes in the garden

Did you know that you can also turn a pallet frame into a greenhouse, a bed for germinating edible plants or summer flowers

Compost in an apartment

Of course, you can cultivate your own soil even if you live in an apartment. Let tomato vines and coffee grounds be part of your own cycle. Here we suggest two possible methods.

The ABCs of transplanting

Have you started lots of seeds? Here are some tips on how to make your plants sturdier and stronger by gradually repotting them in new pots.

When should I turn off the plant lighting?

Plants that don't get enough light grow long and lanky. So don't be too quick to turn off the plant lighting when the daylight returns.

Cultivate the soil

Good soil is a prerequisite for successful cultivation. Both structure and nutrition are things you can influence to cultivate a soil that is full of life. Here we give you tips on how to get good soil. / Here we give you tips on how to cultivate good soil.

6 easy-to-grow vegetables to sow directly

Sowing the seeds directly outside is suitable for those who do not want or have space to sow indoors. Here we give you tips on easy-to-grow vegetables to sow directly.

The right way to water

To give your plants the best possible conditions for flowering and bearing fruit, you need to know how to water and feed them before, and during, the growing season. Here are our best tips on what to think about when watering.

The ultimate guide to cultivating with grow lights

Grow lights are crucial when it comes to cultivating plants indoors during the darker months of the year.

Beginners guide to grow lights

Here's how to find out when it's time to turn on extra plant lighting and how to choose the best lighting.

Pre-cultivate: 6 easy ways to do it

Pre-cultivation is important for plants to develop and grow properly. There are several methods for pre-cultivation - but which one is the best one? Regardless if you are a beginner or a pro, here are our best tips on how to pre-cultivate. We will also give our best tips on which plants go best with which method.

6 Tips For Growing Great Tomatoes

Growing tomatoes does not have to be hard or take that much time - and you do not need a greenhouse or a garden. You can cultivate potted tomatoes from a window or on a balcony. To be able to enjoy a ripe tomato, warm from the sun, right from its plant is incredible! Would you like to try growing your own tomato plant from a seed?

6 plants to cultivate during summer

Most plants need to be pre-cultivated during spring, in order to be harvested during the summer. But if you did not have the time, forgot about it, or realized during the summer that you want to start cultivating - don’t worry. Here is a complete list of plants that can be cultivated during the summer!

Nettle water – How to

If you have nettles and are tired of making nettle soup, use them to do something good for your plants instead. Nettle water may smell terrible but it’s worth its weight in gold and your plants will love you for it.

The ultimate guide to use manure as fertilizer

Did you know that providing your plants with the right amount of manure and nutrients will give you a greater harvest? However, choosing manure can be tricky. We’ve gathered our best tips to help you on your way.

How to store your seeds in the best possible way

Got some leftover seeds from last season’s cultivation? Don’t worry! By storing them in the correct way, you can save them and plant them as soon as it’s time again. We’ve gathered our best tips so you can store your seeds the right way.

Green manuring – why and how?

Green manuring means planting crops to protect and improve the soil.

How to sow in propagation trays

Propagation trays do not only save you time and space but also give you robust plants with strong roots. A propagation tray is great for smaller cultivations!

Why you should use plant food for your tomatoes - and the ways to do it

Tomatoes grow fast and are therefore in great need of nutrition. A seed has enough nutrients to grow on its own, and there are nutrients in the soil. But if you want a big harvest of tomatoes, you should consider adding plant food. Plant food can either be purchased or made your own.

Why you should cultivate vegetables for decorative purposes

Fertiliser school – How to choose the right fertiliser

You’ll get a much bigger harvest if you fertilise your plants. But which fertiliser should you choose and which plants require more or less nutrients?

Cabbage varieties - the best way to eat them

Cabbage is very popular among health and food enthusiasts. Not only is it nutritious, but cabbage is also great since you can grow and harvest cabbage in batches throughout the summer. Also, cabbage comes in many varieties. But what do you really use pak choi, kohlrabi, and turnip for? Find out what some popular cabbage varieties taste like, and how to best enjoy them.

Cultivating and gardening in late summer

Leave the idea behind that gardening and cultivating is only for spring and early summer! Lettuce, kale, and carrots are only a few of the fall favorites that are perfect to cultivate in late summer. This time of the year is also a perfect opportunity to give your garden land some love. Protect it from weeds and add some nutrients to keep it healthy during fall and winter.

3 ways to grow parsley

Parsley is a herb liked by many - and we understand why! With its fresh taste and green color, it makes most dishes come alive. When cultivating parsley, the seeds may be a little slow in the beginning, but once they germinate; parsley is extremely easy to grow!

Fall cultivation - when to sow and what seeds to plant

Fall might be arriving soon, but keep your gardening gloves on - the growing season is not over! Even though summer is the prime time for cultivating, the soil remains warm and the temperatures are still high enough to continue cultivating during autumn.

How to succeed when cultivating during fall (+ checklist!)

Some might think that the growing season ends at the end of summer. But don’t put your gardening trowel in the toolbox just yet - cultivating during fall is not only possible, but it is also efficient as you will get a headstart harvesting in spring. There are several plants that are well suited to be sown during autumn; we will teach you what plants, and when and how to cultivate them.

Seeds to sow early in the year

Long germination time or long development time mean that some seeds need to be sown already in the first months of the year. Here you will get tips on which varieties you can sow during the first months of the year.

Vermiculite or perlite?

Vermiculite and Perlite are both light, gritty grains, but although they look similar, they have different characteristics. When and how should you use them?